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I have this Snider carbine and thinking of selling it but not sure what it is worth. The lock is dated 1875 and BSA plus the MK III action is marked BSA and also Sniders Patent which means it was a comercial gun. The barrel is shinney and good rifling. I was told these were made for the a Portugal under contract but do not know if this is right.

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Lots of marks in the wood and pits in the metal. Anybody want to guess on a value
John
 
Looks like a cut-down rifle and not a real carbine. Rear sight and triggerguard are of the rifle type. So value is pretty low.
 
I also believe it is a cut down three band rifle. It should have the ramrod channel plugged...or not, the rear sight is correct for three band and also the brass trigger guard. It should have a bead front sight. Is the butt marked with the DC in a diamond? Are there Regimental markings on the butt plate tang? Value would be in the $200.00 to 300.00 range ...my opinion. Dave
 
This gun is not marked with any Regimental markings as it was a commercal made gun, since the block is marked as Snider Patent which indicates commercial sale. The stock is a cutdown long rifle with the ramrod channel filled but my understanding is that these were made for Portugal. I will have to see if I can find that information again.
It seems to be kind of a odd one to me from my experince with Sniders which is limited
Thanks for the feed back
John
 
I realize that "Snider Patent" is placed on commercial rifles but I have seen these Regimentally marked on occasion. Portugal did purchase and receive a number of carbines but they were cavalry carbines from what I have seen here and on the British Militaria Forum. I will watch to see what the "Experts" say.
 
Look like a cadet carbine, not a cavalry carbine. Made for Cadets to drill with approx 1900.

To see the Portuguese Sniders, Go to
http://www.militaryrifles.com/Britain/PortugeseSnider.htm

You can see the rear sight is very different.
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As well as the stud under the rear sight for the leather cover. You also can see the action is a MkIII with the action lock. These were made of steel and not iron as in the MkI, MkII's.

Does the rifle have a DC in a diamond on the stock?

Pete
 
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Not a cadet carbine, those had brass bead front sight. That one is a regular front sight that has been moved back and re-soldered. Remember Bubba's Great-Grandfather loved to butcher milsurps also.
 
JP said:
Not a cadet carbine, those had brass bead front sight. That one is a regular front sight that has been moved back and re-soldered. Remember Bubba's Great-Grandfather loved to butcher milsurps also.
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Looking at the pict again, well I thought it was carpet design or something. It's a from sight, Your right, bubba's Great-Grandfather.
 
First thing I was political incorrect calling this a carbine. It is a cutdown long rifle, but is a Portugal contract rifle the lock plate has the crown over G P and of what I have been told and seen these were for Portugal.
But thanks again for the input
John
 
Yes GP is the marking for the Portuguese Contract Sniders, to bad this one has been ruined, since you do not see them often here in Canada.
 
If someone was trying to restore a Portugese contract Snider, how long would you have to look to find correct parts...:eek:. If it has a good bore, that would make a lovely little hunting rifle while you waited to find a restoration candidate!
 
WR1894 said:
I have this Snider carbine and thinking of selling it but not sure what it is worth. The lock is dated 1875 and BSA plus the MK III action is marked BSA and also Sniders Patent which means it was a comercial gun. The barrel is shinney and good rifling. I was told these were made for the a Portugal under contract but do not know if this is right.

http://

Lots of marks in the wood and pits in the metal. Anybody want to guess on a value
John
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Its so awesome, All I keep thinking is, CAMP WILDERNESS GUN!!

Put a bayonet lug on her and get a naval saber bayonet or a zouave sword bayonet just for fun.

Rob
 
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